ZF India has secured a supply agreement for the country’s first low-floor electric axle for city buses, marking a key milestone in India’s electric public transport evolution. The e-axle integrates electric drive technology into a compact system that enables a genuine low-floor bus layout, improving accessibility and passenger convenience in urban environments.
This development supports India’s broader push toward bus electrification and sustainable public transport systems across major cities.
Enhanced Accessibility and Integrated Electric Drive Architecture
The low-floor electric axle allows bus manufacturers to design vehicles with improved step-in height and better interior space utilisation. By integrating the electric motor and associated systems within the axle architecture, the solution enhances drivetrain efficiency while maintaining structural stability and performance suited for stop-and-go city operations.
Such integrated systems are increasingly critical as urban transit agencies prioritise comfort, safety, and operational efficiency in electric fleet procurement.
Strengthening India’s Electric Bus Supply Chain
The supply deal highlights ZF India’s growing role in advanced electric driveline localisation. As government-backed electrification programs accelerate deployment of electric city buses, demand for high-efficiency, locally manufactured components is rising.
By introducing low-floor e-axle technology into the Indian market, ZF India strengthens the domestic EV supply chain and reinforces its position as a strategic partner for bus OEMs transitioning to zero-emission mobility platforms.
